SILSDEN Allotment Association staged its annual show on Sunday (Aug 23).

And chairman John Cobb and his wife Sonia between them won eight firsts.

Mr Cobb was victorious in five of the 12 produce classes, while his wife took top spot in three of the domestic competitions.

Across the show there were 21 classes, including three for children, and entries were up on last year.

Nick Liddle's cheese scones were judged overall best in show.

Jane Topham and her mother Janet Babb judged the vegetable, fruit and egg classes, while Elaine Akeroyd was the domestic-section judge.

"The standard of entries was very high," said Mr Cobb.

He thanked association secretary Fiona Parkinson for organising the event.